Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX99
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced September 2018

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm S4800 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores versus the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony HX99
Fujifilm S4800 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm S4800
HX99 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 68 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX99
Fujifilm S4800 | HX99 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent screen size |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and HX99 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and HX99.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 518 grams (1.14 lbs) | 242 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $229 | $469 |